Articles tagged with "electric-motors"
Bugatti Tourbillon's monster V16 unleashes 1,800 hp, 9,000 rpm
Bugatti has unveiled the Tourbillon, a new hybrid hypercar that succeeds the Chiron and features a groundbreaking 8.3-liter naturally aspirated V16 engine developed in collaboration with Cosworth. This engine produces 1,800 horsepower and revs up to 9,000 rpm, marking a departure from the quad-turbocharged W16 engines used in previous models. The Tourbillon’s powertrain integrates this V16 with a hybrid system co-developed with Rimac, combining the combustion engine with three electric motors—two on the front axle and one integrated into the rear transmission—that collectively add 800 horsepower for a total output of 1,800 hp. The hybrid system is designed to enhance performance by providing instant torque at low speeds, reducing lag, and enabling advanced features like torque vectoring through the high-revving rear electric motor. A 24.8-kWh, 800-volt T-shaped battery pack is embedded into the carbon composite monocoque chassis to
hybrid-vehiclesV16-engineelectric-motorsbattery-technologyautomotive-energy-systemshigh-performance-powertraintorque-vectoringUK inventor's Transformers-styled robot becomes shape-shifting vehicle
British inventor James Bruton has created a functional, rideable Transformer-style robot that can smoothly shift between humanoid and vehicle forms. Unlike many previous Transformer replicas that lack passenger space, Bruton's design allows him to ride the robot like a kid’s Power Wheels car. The robot incorporates 16 motors—including RC servos, Dynamixel servos, and DC brushed motors—and uses a Teensy microcontroller to control folding body panels, wheel movement, and LED lighting. Its legs are primarily decorative, and the robot folds into a fully operational electric vehicle capable of carrying Bruton at modest speeds. Bruton’s invention showcases practical engineering with a focus on stability, reliability, and refined aesthetics. The robot’s lightweight aluminum extrusion frame supports significant weight while maintaining nimbleness, and 3D printing has enabled rapid design iteration. To address challenges like shifting center of gravity during transformation, Bruton implemented a robust suspension system and balanced weight distribution. While the robot cannot yet walk in humanoid form, it represents
robotroboticselectric-motors3D-printingmicrocontrollershape-shifting-vehicleengineering-innovationHelix reveals new aircraft design that cuts flight fuel use by 90%
Helix, a UK-based electric motor specialist, has unveiled a radical aircraft design aimed at cutting fuel consumption on very short-haul flights (under 250 nautical miles) by up to 90 percent. Their new blueprint, detailed in the white paper “A New Architecture for Aviation,” proposes a three-step redesign for regional and private aircraft that combines a hybrid electric system, lightweight high-density motors, and ducted fan propulsion. This approach reduces fuel burn from around 230 kg per flight to just 23.8 kg, offering a practical path to significantly lower emissions and operating costs using existing technology. The design targets a market segment that accounts for over a quarter of global air traffic and faces high fuel costs, especially as sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) become more expensive. Helix’s solution centers on series hybridization, which pairs a compact liquid-fuel generator with batteries, enabling electric-only operation during critical phases like takeoff and landing, and fuel-powered battery recharging during cruise. This hybrid
energyhybrid-electric-aircraftfuel-efficiencyaviation-technologysustainable-aviation-fuelselectric-motorsshort-haul-flightsNew thermobaric robot tank burns enemies in half-a-mile range
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